Champ Summer Dies at 66

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Former Giants and A's outfielder and first baseman John "Champ" Summers died at 66 in north Florida on Thursday.

Summers' wife, Joy, says he died after a 2 1/2-year battle with kidney cancer.

Starting in 1974, Summers played 10 seasons in the majors. He also played for the Tigers, Cubs, Reds and Padres.

Summers finished his career with a .255 batting average, 54 home runs and 218 RBIs.

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I remember his as a Cub in the mid-late 1970s. A real nice guy and fan favorite. RIP, Champ.

Dave Miedema